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Another day another dollar

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by mlew, Apr 18, 2010.

  1. mlew

    mlew Well-Known Member

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    Here I go again, got called into work today. My last day off was April 3rd, this will be my 15th day in a row working and I know I'll work every day this week. That will make 20 days when I hope to get a day off. These 8 to 12 hour days are getting old. Maybe I can buy something nice for my bike with all this overtime money. What should I get, new saddle bags, foot pegs, maybe a slick GPS, I don't know.
     
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    PainterD Active Member

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    Just be happy you have a job (lot of people who only wish they had your problem) Just saying, that's all.
    It's up to you what you NEED for your bike to make it a better ride.
    Two things I won't ride without: A windshield (just me, some don't like'm) or a throttle lock (for obvious reasons)
    Another accessory I really enjoy on both bikes is a radio. Since adding one to a bike long ago, I like riding with one alot better now. Makes the ride, even if it's a short one, seem so much better with a little music in the background.
    Some like louder mufflers (or none at all) Some go for a more comfortable seat, higher or lower handlebars to change their riding position. The posibilities are endless.
    Don't forget to also make your passenger (if you ride with one) comfortable also. Maybe a better seat, backrest pad or floorboards will make them feel more secure and comfortable on longer rides (nobody's happy unless Momma's happy)
    It's the reason my shelves are full of bike parts and accessories. I'm constantly making my bikes more comfortable to ride and enjoy.
     
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    Looks like you could use some highway pegs. Makes for a more comfortable ride in my opinion, and they are really easy to fab up if you can weld.

    (nobody's happy unless Momma's happy)
    Agreed PainterD. I have a working deal with the Mrs. that for every $ I spend on the bike, I have to spend the same amount on her. It slows my progress a bit, but she doesn't tell me no when I need (want) something for the bike.
     
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    Sounds like you'll need some saddle bags to hold all that money!
     
  5. mlew

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    I was thinking of some new hard bags, found a set for 120$. I could use some highway pegs also.
    We finally have A/C in the building after a week of 90+ temps inside, some places peaked at 100, outside it was a beautifull 75. Having to listen to the whining people for a week was making me ill.
     
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    New rear tire. Spin the current one off in a show of smoke and burning rubber.
     

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